Alexandria Times

1 week ago | alextimes.com | Alexander Fernandez |Denise Dunbar

In 1985, the R.H. Bogle site was considered so toxic that it was included in the EPA’s National Dioxin Study. Fortunately, no dioxin was discovered during testing. Here, EPA workers wearing hazmat suits take soil samples at the site.

1 week ago | alextimes.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Most of the city’s middle schools are overcrowded, causing parentsand the community to call for a new building and other solutions. (Photo/Arwen Clemans; Graphic/Jessica Kim) By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] is the fourth story in a series on Alexandria City Public Schools’ redistricting efforts for its elementary and middle schools.

1 week ago | alextimes.com | Hannah Marr

James Madison’s Highland property – a much smaller property than Montpelier, located just outside of Charlottesville – is home to many structures. (Photo/Hanna Leka) By Hannah Marr Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville is a city shaped by layers of nuanced history.

2 weeks ago | alextimes.com | Denise Dunbar |Alexander Fernandez

The intersection of North Union and Oronoco streets, with the remaining Robinson Terminal North warehouse visible on the left. This was previously the site of the R.H. Bogle Company. The east portion of the Rooney Properties holding is to the right of Union Street. (Photos/Denise Dunbar; Ebay) By Denise Dunbar and Alexander Fernandez | Alexandria Journalism ProjectThis is the first of a two-part story on plans for the remediation and redevelopment of Robinson Terminal North.

2 weeks ago | alextimes.com | Caitlyn Meisner

Parents are concerned over the diversity in race and socioeconomic status in new redistricting maps. (Photos/Arwen Clemans; Graphic/Jessica Kim) By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] is the third story in a series on Alexandria City Public Schools’ redistricting efforts for its elementary and middle schools. Stories on the policy changes and related issues will run in subsequent issues of the Times leading up to a scheduled School Board vote on June 12.